Mike_Mac

I did this on my J-Spec and put a UK speedo unit in there. It was a straight swap, removed the need for a speedo converter and the odometer started clocking up in miles too. So, remove speedo converter, if fitted and either note the odometer reading so you can keep track of the correct total, or get it converted to the correct miles total before installing the UK speedo (which is what I did).

Best of luck Dunk - is the beard going too? What about eyebrows?

Good luck trying to report it on eBay - they force you to select a category from a really proscriptive list, which doesn't include misrepresentation of the item as a category. You also can't put any comments in with the report, so you can't even tell them in freetext what's going on! Funnily enough, all the categories deal with a listing that, in some way, will see eBay being diddled out of their commission, or is blatantly illegal. Looks like eBay doesn't mind people trying to rip off other people, so long as they get a cut!

A UK MPH Gauge can be fitted in place of the J-Spec one - search on the site - it's been done a few times before. You will also need to remove the speedo converter if yours has one fitted, which it probably has from your description.

That is exactly what I was thinking when watching that - you can say what you like about big brother, but things like this just prove why it's so useful. Otherwise the OP would have found damage on his car and not had a clue what had actually gone on. PS - I'd still get the media involved too - make sure everyone knows what a piece of Scum that bloke is.

Just to chuck in 2p on this one I've had exactly the same sound a few years back - it was the reed valve under the IACV VSV, which wasn't sealing correctly. This meant that as the Turbos spooled there was a slight gap which created the "whoo" noise. Stripped it down cleaned it and replaced the two gaskets = problem cured.

I have a UK speedo dial in mine and it works fine - also removes the need for the speedo converter, as the dial has the circuits just behind the needle to sort out the incoming speed signal. Not sure about the other dials though.

I'm about to fit Lexus Jets to mine as per this thread here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?52723-Washer-Jet-Upgrade/page3&highlight=lexus+washer+jets See post #37

Not sure if that would be a good idea Chris . Is it possible the BOV is knackered? I have just had everything off that side, replaced all the hoses and painted the metal-work. Might have given it a knock while it was off or something similar?

Yes - its on the stock air-box too. Literally nothing engine-wise has been altered and the cats are currently on, as well as the correct grade plugs.

While I agree with that the actual issue isn't so much with those who drive slowly - it's more their 'Road Captain: None shall pass' mentality that is difficult to accept.

Stock BOV on mine - currently not even BPU.

Thanks for that.

I know, but I also know that that noise is usually surge and, while sounding 'cool', isn't good for the turbos. Plus I'm not even sure that's what it is and how concerned I should be about it!